Shipping & Delivery

International Commercial Terms, commonly referred to as Incoterms®, are a globally recognized set of trade terms established by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) that define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions, including who pays for transport, insurance, export and import clearance, and when risk transfers from the seller to the buyer. Incoterms clarify: • When the seller’s delivery obligation is fulfilled; • Which party bears export and import customs costs, duties, and taxes; • Who is responsible for procurement of transport, insurance, and logistics; • The point at which risk (loss or damage) shifts from seller to buyer.

Under CNF (also known as CFR — Cost and Freight), Cerahi Industries’ obligations include: • Preparing goods for export and completing all export customs clearance formalities; • Booking and paying for sea freight or agreed ocean transport to the named port of destination; • Ensuring goods are securely packed and delivered to the carrier for export. Risk of loss or damage transfers to the buyer once goods are loaded onto the vessel at the port of departure.

When goods are shipped under CIF terms, Cerahi Industries: • Bears the costs of carriage to the named port of destination; • Procures minimal marine insurance coverage for the benefit of the buyer; • Handles export documentation and export customs clearance. Risk transfers to the buyer once goods are loaded onboard the vessel, but the seller secures insurance against risks during carriage.

Under DAP: • Cerahi Industries arranges and pays for delivery of goods up to a named place in the buyer’s country; • Seller bears costs and risks of transport (including export clearance) until arrival at the agreed location. However, import customs clearance, duties, and taxes remain the buyer’s responsibility.

Under DDP terms (only if explicitly agreed in writing): • Cerahi Industries is responsible for all costs and risks associated with delivery to the buyer’s specified destination, including import customs clearance, duties, and local taxes. It represents the maximum obligation for the seller.

Cerahi Industries handles export customs documentation and clearance for all shipments from Pakistan unless otherwise stated. Export duties, if applicable, are included in our processing.

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the buyer is responsible for: • Import duties and tariffs levied by the destination country; • Value-added taxes (VAT) or Goods and Services Tax (GST); • Brokerage, handling fees, and local port charges; • Delivery from port to final destination address.

All delivery dates are estimates. While we strive to adhere to agreed timelines, shipments may be delayed due to port congestion, customs inspections, or force majeure events.

Cerahi Industries will provide all necessary documentation: • Commercial Invoice & Packing List • Bill of Lading / Air Waybill • Certificate of Origin • Export Declaration documents

If payment is made by LC, it must be irrevocable and confirmed (if required) by an internationally reputable bank. All documents must strictly conform to LC terms.

Under DP terms, shipping and title documents are released only upon full payment at sight at the buyer's bank.

Wire transfers and advance payments are our standard terms unless otherwise specified in the sales contract.